VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the request of IIROC, Panoro Minerals Ltd.
(TSXV:PML) (Lima:PML) (Frankfurt:PZM) ("Panoro", the "Company") wishes to confirm that the Company’s management is unaware of any
material change in the Company’s operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.
About Panoro
Panoro Minerals is a uniquely positioned Peru focused copper exploration and development company. The company is
advancing its flagship project, Cotabambas Copper-Gold-Silver Project and its Antilla Copper-Molybdenum Projects located in the
strategically important area of southern Peru. The company is well financed to expand, enhance and advance its projects in the
region where infrastructure such as railway, roads, ports, water supply, power generation and transmission are readily available
and expanding quickly. The region boasts the recent investment of over $US 15 billion into the construction or expansion of
four large open pit copper mines.
Since 2007, the Company has completed over 70,000 m of exploration drilling at these two key projects leading to
substantial increases in the mineral resource base for each, as summarized in the table below. Panoro has recently commenced
an exploration and stepout drilling program at its Flagship Cotabambas Project.
Summary of Cotabambas and Antilla Project Resources
|
Project |
Resource
Classification |
Million
Tonnes |
Cu
(%) |
Au
(g/t) |
Ag
(g/t) |
Mo
(%) |
| Cotabambas Cu/Au/Ag |
Indicated |
117.1 |
0.42 |
0.23 |
2.74 |
0.001 |
| Inferred |
605.3 |
0.31 |
0.17 |
2.33 |
0.002 |
| @ 0.20% CuEq cutoff,
effective October 2013, Tetratech |
| Antilla Cu/Mo |
Indicated |
291.8 |
0.34 |
- |
- |
0.01 |
| Inferred |
90.5 |
0.26 |
- |
- |
0.007 |
| @ 0.175% CuEq cutoff,
effective May 2016, Tetratech |
Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA) have been completed for both the Cotabambas and Antilla Projects, the key
results are summarized below.
Summary of Cotabambas and Antilla Project PEA Results
| Key Project Parameters |
|
Cotabambas Cu/Au/Ag
Project |
Antilla Cu/Mo Project |
| Mill Feed, life of mine |
million tonnes |
483.1 |
350.4 |
| Mill Feed, daily |
tonnes |
80,000 |
40,000 |
| Strip Ratio, life of mine |
|
1.25 : 1 |
0.85 : 1 |
Before
Tax1 |
NPV7.5% |
million USD |
1,053 |
491 |
|
IRR |
% |
20.4 |
22.2 |
|
Payback |
years |
3.2 |
3.3 |
After
Tax1 |
NPV7.5% |
million USD |
684 |
225 |
|
IRR |
% |
16.7 |
15.1 |
|
Payback |
years |
3.6 |
4.1 |
Annual Average Payable
Metals |
Cu |
thousand tonnes |
70.5 |
36.8 |
|
Au |
thousand ounces |
95.1 |
- |
|
Ag |
thousand ounces |
1,018.4 |
- |
|
Mo |
thousand tonnes |
- |
0.9 |
| Initial Capital Cost |
million USD |
1,530 |
603 |
| Project economics estimated at commodity prices of; Cu = US$3.00/lb, Au = US$1,250/oz, Ag = US$18.50/oz, Mo =
US$12/lb |
The PEAs are considered preliminary in nature and include Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too
speculative to have the economic considerations applied that would enable classification as Mineral Reserves. There is no certainty
that the conclusions within the updated PEA will be realized. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have
demonstrated economic viability.
Luis Vela, a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and
technical information in this press release.
On behalf of the Board of Panoro Minerals Ltd.
Luquman Shaheen. PEng, PE, MBA
President & CEO
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: Information and statements contained
in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities legislation and involve risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements,
including, without limitation:
- risks relating to metal price fluctuations;
- risks relating to estimates of mineral resources, production, capital and operating costs, decommissioning or reclamation
expenses, proving to be inaccurate;
- the inherent operational risks associated with mining and mineral exploration, development, mine construction and operating
activities, many of which are beyond Panoro’s control;
- risks relating to Panoro’s ability to enforce Panoro’s legal rights under permits or licenses or risk that Panoro’s will
become subject to litigation or arbitration that has an adverse outcome;
- risks relating to Panoro’s projects being in Peru, including political, economic and regulatory instability;
- risks relating to the uncertainty of applications to obtain, extend or renew licenses and permits;
- risks relating to potential challenges to Panoro’s right to explore and/or develop its projects;
- risks relating to mineral resource estimates being based on interpretations and assumptions which may result in less mineral
production under actual circumstances;
- risks relating to Panoro’s operations being subject to environmental and remediation requirements, which may increase the
cost of doing business and restrict Panoro’s operations;
- risks relating to being adversely affected by environmental, safety and regulatory risks, including increased regulatory
burdens or delays and changes of law;
- risks relating to inadequate insurance or inability to obtain insurance;
- risks relating to the fact that Panoro’s properties are not yet in commercial production;
- risks relating to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and tax rates; and
- risks relating to Panoro’s ability to raise funding to continue its exploration, development and mining activities.
This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the forward-looking information and statements
contained in this news release. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward‑looking information. The
forward‑looking information contained in this news release is based on beliefs, expectations and opinions as of the date of this
news release. For the reasons set forth above, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
information. Panoro does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and statements included herein, except in
accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Such
forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are subject to factors, many of which are beyond the
Company's control that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those currently anticipated in such
statements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Panoro Minerals Ltd. Luquman Shaheen, President & CEO Phone: 604.684.4246 Fax: 604.684.4200 Email: info@panoro.com Web: www.panoro.com Renmark Financial Communications Inc. Laura Welsh Tel.: (416) 644-2020 or (416) 939-3989 blwelsh@renmarkfinancial.com www.renmarkfinancial.com
